Mt astrophotography – IC 5146 (Cocoon Nebula)

IC 5146 (Cocoon Nebula)

• This is IC 5146, also known as the Cocoon Nebula, Caldwell 19, Sh2-125 and Cr470.
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• It is a reflection and emission nebula about 3,250 light years away in the constellation Cygnus.
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• When viewing IC 5146, dark nebula Barnard 168 (B168) is an inseparable part of the experience, forming a dark lane that surrounds the cluster and projects westward forming the appearance of a trail behind the Cocoon.

• Object Name
  IC 5146

• Object Type
  Reflection & Emission Nebula

• Constellation
  Cygnus

• Magnitude
  +9.3

• Distance
  3,250 light-years

• Annotated

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Celestron 8-inch Edge HD

Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT

ZWO ASIair Plus / PixInsight

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ZWO ASI585MC Pro cooling

ZWO ASI1200MM

2″ Optolong eNchance

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IC 5146

Cocoon Nebula / C19 / Sh2-125 / Cr470
Barnard 168 (dark lane)

Emission & reflection Nebulae

+9.3

3,250 light years / 15 light years across

Cyg (Cygnus / The Swan)

21h 53m 29s

+47°14′ 46″

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